Kwee69 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Hi all, Just want to share my weight reduction mods. I want to keep my bike looks stock as possible without losing comfort. Base : Original weight : 243 kg VFR 800 2017(242 kg for VFR 800 2014-2016 except californian, swiss model) Original Exhaust : 4,6 kg(4,9 kg for 2014-2016) Original battery : 3,65 kg EVAP cannister + hose : 800 gr(Only there since VFR 800 2017 except for Californian and Swiss model) PAIR System : 1 kg(Hose + Soleinoid + plates) Mods wanted : - Lithium Battery : 1,1 kg(-2,55kg) - Remove PAIR System (-1kg) - Delkevic DL10 Exhaust 1,92 kg(+115 gr if battle is present)(-2,68 kg) - EVAP Cannister removed(800 gr) - 525 to 520 conversion(- 800gr) - Remove center stand (1,5 kg) Weight goal : 233,5 kg(9,5kg gain) Weight goal with half tank of fuel : 225,23 kg Weight goal with 5L of fuel : 220,93 kg Mods applied: - Delkevic DL10 Exhaust 1,92 kg(-2,68kg) - EVAP Cannister removed(800 gr) - Lithium Battery : 1,1 kg(-2,55kg) Lost weight : 6,03 kg Weight after mods : 237,07 kg(= VFR 800 Fi yay !) Weight with half tank of fuel : 228,8 kg Weight with 5 liters of fuel : 224,5 kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted January 6, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2018 Well done does it make any noticeable difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiutis Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 What does EVAP canister do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted January 6, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2018 Charcoal cleaner for unburnt hydrocarbons. Same as Smog stuff put on the Californian models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 35 minutes ago, fink said: Well done does it make any noticeable difference? It feel lighter in the twisties. And the sound of the new exhaust is perfect ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 38 minutes ago, Tiutis said: What does EVAP canister do? Suck all the vapor of the tank and inject in the engine when he is warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted January 6, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 6, 2018 Good job Kwee. An easy weight reduction I'd also recommend is NZCam's tail tidy. In addition to looking great it shaved almost a pound from my bike (0.901 lb / 408.9 g to be exact). Here's a pic below. I already lost just over 7 lb with my Delk mini carbon exhaust so my next weight reduction will be a lithium battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 48 minutes ago, GatorGreg said: Good job Kwee. An easy weight reduction I'd also recommend is NZCam's tail tidy. In addition to looking great it shaved almost a pound from my bike (0.901 lb / 408.9 g to be exact). Here's a pic below. I already lost just over 7 lb with my Delk mini carbon exhaust so my next weight reduction will be a lithium battery. Nice :) I was thinking to just cut it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted January 7, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2018 20 hours ago, Kwee69 said: Nice :) I was thinking to just cut it :) LOL - that would work too. If I could manage to cut down my pizza intake I could easily save another 10 pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, GatorGreg said: LOL - that would work too. If I could manage to cut down my pizza intake I could easily save another 10 pounds Not so much for me i'm 6'2(188 cm). I have big bones :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted January 7, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2018 If you want to lose more weight take off the grab rails and put the cowl on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted January 7, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2018 I had to laugh when Honda tried to sell the 2014 as being lighter than the previous Vtec model. My 5th Gen is down to 175Kg dry, 208Kg wet with full tank & 200Kg with the previous industry standard of 5 litres of fuel :) That really does make a difference. But good effort for a few bolt on/off parts, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 take of the center stand too. I don't know that there is much weight to be lost.... Get some suspension upgrades to help make things work better. I noticed the DMr is making Fork cartridges for current gen bikes. There are lots of rear shocks to be had so you'd be in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 On 07/01/2018 at 9:44 PM, Mohawk said: I had to laugh when Honda tried to sell the 2014 as being lighter than the previous Vtec model. My 5th Gen is down to 175Kg dry, 208Kg wet with full tank & 200Kg with the previous industry standard of 5 litres of fuel :) That really does make a difference. But good effort for a few bolt on/off parts, keep it up. That's 10 kg less than VTEC(with last improvements such traction control, ABS, heater grips, etc) Fork of the 5G is 41mm isn't ? Since VTEC(2002) it's a 43mm fork Your VFR is not stock at all, ahaha. No rear pegs, one place no ? I want to keep mince look stock as possible but i want handling improvements. With 7 kg less this bike is going to be fun.(243 - 7 kg = 236 kg wet(full tank) 236 - ((21,2 - 5 )x 0,775) = 223,4 kg with 5L of fuel. Not bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Epyon007 said: take of the center stand too. I don't know that there is much weight to be lost.... Get some suspension upgrades to help make things work better. I noticed the DMr is making Fork cartridges for current gen bikes. There are lots of rear shocks to be had so you'd be in good shape. I read somewhere that the center stand weight is about 1,5 kg. Seems to be pretty light for a piece that hold the weight of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted January 8, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 8, 2018 Yep about 1.5Kg for the C-Stand, its tubular high strength steel, the passeger pegs/lift handle weigh more. Whaddaya mean ? my bike looks bog stock apart from the hi-level exhaust & front indicators ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, Mohawk said: Yep about 1.5Kg for the C-Stand, its tubular high strength steel, the passeger pegs/lift handle weigh more. Whaddaya mean ? my bike looks bog stock apart from the hi-level exhaust & front indicators ;) Whaddaya ? I'm going to check your thread for see all the work you're done on your 5G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 my fighters down to 185kgs with half a tank of fuel. definitely doesn't look stock though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, keef said: my fighters down to 185kgs with half a tank of fuel. definitely doesn't look stock though. A photo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kwee69 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 4 hours ago, keef said: Nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted January 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2018 OK Keef, why the Pig-tail exhaust ? other than that it looks good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 partly just to be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted January 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2018 What's the other part ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwee69 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Mohawk said: OK Keef, why the Pig-tail exhaust ? other than that it looks good :) Ahaha. Didn't see that in first place. Put a turbo propeller for the style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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